Lithium Battery Issues

[Drifter]

We have a 2022 Roadtrek Zion. Our KS2 batteries stopped functioning. I’ve read that other owners have had problems with these batteries. The dealer installed a new Epoch battery system. While driving home from the dealer, right after picking it up, I noticed a burning smell. When I pulled into my driveway, I saw that the secondary alternator was on fire! The dealer said they never went near this alternator and couldn’t give me a reason why it would catch fire. Since this is a major issue I was wondering if anyone has had similar experience

 

[BGMAC]

I’m no expert, but from what I have read if a lithium battery is very low it could draw a lot of amperage for charging. If they just installed the batteries without checking the charge and topping them off could have caused an issue. There are devises you can install that can regulate the charging to prevent damage to the alternator. Someone on here with more knowledge on these systems I’m sure will chime in.